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Hey, You Darling Siestas!
This one snuck up on us, didn’t it? Short month but that’s okay. We’re up for it. Anyway, with all that life keeps throwing us and its relentless invitations to defeat, another Scripture swimming around in a busy woman’s head is a good thing, Girlfriend. Remember, even if you aren’t getting your verses word for word, the more you read them and take a stab at saying them from memory, the more your mind is being preoccupied with truth. Lies ARE being displaced. And so is the enemy.
I’ve had so much going on in my life lately that I’m sorely tempted to spend part of this post just chatting with you but I’ll do that later this week and try to stay focused on our very important task at hand: Verse #5!
I have LOVED my Verse 4! I keep picturing that heavenly scribe sitting in the Presence of God keeping a Scroll of Remembrance for all who fear the Lord and honor His Name. (Malachi 3:16) This time I want to commit Hebrews 10:35-36 to memory. Those of you who were at the El Paso LPL (one of my favorite all time groups!) will find it very familiar. I hope you’re still living it. I’m really trying to. Yesterday morning before I went onto the platform to speak at the Focus on the Family marriage simulcast, I whispered these very verses to my own soul in the presence of God. (I’m not used to speaking to a ton of men. Not my thing. Sometimes I imagine that they’re looking at me mean. I’m about to get tickled at my pathetic self.) God used these Scriptures to power-up my spirit and help me choose not to be intimidated. Then I had a blast…and they weren’t mean at all. I’ve semi-memorized the segment already but I want it to become a permanent part of my 2009 Scripture memory spiral.
When I look back at old spirals, my Scripture memory choices remind me vividly of the places I journeyed with God that year. I love reflecting and remembering how faithful He was and realizing, especially when I’m having a bad week and feeling a tad self-loathing, that He and I have come a mighty long way. I promise you that, for years to come, this spiral you’re filling with Scriptures will be so dear to you as you come across it here and there. Honestly, you will cherish it as such a token of your walk with Christ.
Okay, so here goes:
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded, YOU NEED TO PERSEVERE so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV
If you love it and it speaks right to you, join me, Sister! Let’s memorize it together! For all of you who have your own verse throbbing in your heart, let’s hear it. I have been so impressed with how you have constrained yourselves and listed only your verse, the translation abbreviation, your name, and your city the way I’ve asked you to. It’s such a powerful thing to read one verse after another. Remember, if you’re joining me on my memory verse, still type out the whole thing in your comment. It’s a very important discipline.
NO QUITTERS, GIRLFRIEND! NOT ONE! WE’VE GOT TO PERSEVERE! God has a great reward for us at the end of this journey and every step on the way. I need to see about 2400 comments pop up here within the next forty-eight hours. Don’t put it off!
Here’s a little extra encouragement from your own ranks. This is one of the Scripture memory testimonies from a Siesta on the post earlier last week:
Being in a season of feeling as though my world is spinning out of control – memorizing the scripture that God Himself (IN BOLD LETTERS) lays on my heart has been the BIGGEST thing that has happened in my life. In the past I have memorized but never stopped to ask the Lord what I should memorize (stupid or what?!)Now instead of wondering where the Rock is in the midst of the struggle I no longer WONDER where He is I KNOW where He is – His Word is giving me the brain surgery that I have been in need of – bless you Lord!!
Amen to that, Sister. This practice totally rewired my mind when God began to call me to it about 18 years ago. Without it I would never have survived an unparalleled season that followed on the heels of it. You, Dear Siestas, have become a highly esteemed part of Living Proof Ministries. Amanda, Melissa and I love you and we’re so honored to serve you. We hope that, between the three of us, and FOUR when we can get Curtis to sign on here, we can offer you some diversity and some wide-range, multi-generational perspective in the midst of a volume-10 call to unity. We don’t pretend to know what we’re doing all the time, but, Sister, we have a ton of love to offer you. It is our hearts’ desire to be your servants and to cheer you on in the most important journey of your life.
You are cherished here. No matter who you are. Where you’ve been. What you’ve done. We have a Redeemer.
Jackie L
Jacksboro, TX
Psalm 62:7
“My salvation and my honor depend on God, He is my mighty rock, my refuge.”
Psalm 61:1-5 (NIV)
Hear my cry oh God, listen to my prayer.
From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint;
lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.
I long to dwell in your tent forever, and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
For you have heard my vows, oh God, you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
Doris
Truro, NS Canada
Psalm 63:4-5 (NIV)
I will praise you as long as I live,
and in your name I will lift up my hands.
My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods;
with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
Carol
Truro, NS., Canada
Esther 4:14–For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
“May they prosper who love you. May peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces.” For the sake of my brothers and my friends, I will now say, “May peace be within you.” For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good. Psalms 122:6-9 NASB
Jane H.
Houston, TX
Psalm 103:11-12 (NKJV)
11 For as the heavens are high above the earth,
So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;
12 As far as the east is from the west,
So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
Jena
Wildersville, TN
Cookie Cawthon from Florence, SC
During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.
Hebrews 5:7 (NIV)
(NIV) Psalm 40:5
Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.
Anita
Austin, TX
catching up…
Psalm 65:4 NIV
“Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled wiht the good things of your house, of your holy temple.”
Emily in OKC
My verse for 03/01/09:
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:8
Reneé
Missouri City, TX
“I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for He has been good to me.”
Ps 13:5-6 NIV
Re-do! Forgot to put city on orig post of verse 5 on 3/16.
Susan
Katy, TX
“O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!”
Psalm 119:5 KJV
Candy Seale
La Grange, TX
“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV
Catherine
Orlando, FL
For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered, laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
Hebrews 4:12-13 (NIV)
Kim D.
Lakeland, FL
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”- (NIV) Philippians 4:6-7
Kenzie Stanfield, Katy, TX
“From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.”
– John 1:16 (NIV)
Ivy Morrison
Willis, TX
“Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with Thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”
Philippians 4:5-6 (Holman Christian)
Rebecca in New Orleans, LA
Patsy D
Tupelo, MS
Micah 7:8 NIV
Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise.
Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.
“I will walk about in FREEDOM! For I have sought out Your precepts.” Psalm 119:45
Started late so going back to make up:
Hebrews 11:6
"Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him."
Diana <><
Seekonk, MA
Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.
Romans 8:5
Stacey M
Portland, Tx
One thing I ask of the LORD,that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple.
Psalm 27:4 (ESV)
Karey Piper,
Justin, Texas
Christa Wade
Bryan, TX
St. Joseph’s
Luke 2:46-47 – After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions, and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers.
He is not afraid of evil tidings. his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
Psalm 112:7 ESV
Rachel B – Blaine, WA
Anna Marie Hopewell
Fontana, CA
1 Corinth 3: 16 – 17
“Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is sacred, and you are that temple.”
NIV (UK) Version
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another just as God also forgave you in Christ.”
Ephesians 4:32 (HCSB)
Miquela– Knoxville, TN
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded, YOU NEED TO PERSEVERE so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV
Lori
wildwood, florida
and yes I am playing catch up.. nothing has ever EVER been so hard for me to stick with..
Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV
“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded, YOU NEED TO PERSEVERE so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”
Judy Peterson
East Chain, MN
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”
Psalm 19:14 NIV
Amy
Mobridge, SD
Psalm 86:1,2 NIV
Hear O LORD and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
Guard my life for I am devoted to you, you are my God , save our servant who trusts in you.
“We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all His energy, which so powerfully works in me.”
Colossians 1:28-29 NIV
Liz from Huntsville, Alabama
Catch up verse:
The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives he lives to God.
Romans 6:10 NIV
Tracey
DeKalb, TX
Shannon
Houston, TX
Psalm 5:7-8
Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe. Lead me in the right path, O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Make your way plain for me to follow.
“He who dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the almighty.
I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I will trust.”
Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV)
Kathy
Chattanooga, TN
II Peter 1:5-7
“Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith, supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance and in your perseverance, godliness and in your godliness, brotherly kindness and in your brotherly kindness, love.”
Marilyn
McKinney, TX
Heb. 10:35-36
“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded, you need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”
Kelly McReynolds-Eitzen
Tigard, OR
Ephesians 4:29(NIV)
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful in building others up according to their needs that it may be beneficial to those who listen.
Leanne S
Jacksonville, FL
2 Cor. 4:7
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God not from us.
Wendy T.
Elm City, NC
Isaiah 46:9b NIV
I am God, and there is no other.
Abby and Keyan, CHilliwack, BC
“What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus, my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ…”
Phil 3:8 NIV
Liz Gershon
Scott AFB, IL
So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded, YOU NEED TO PERSEVERE so that when you have done the will of GOD, you will receive what HE has promised.
Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV
Evangeline Harris
Houston,TX
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I life by FAITH in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Galatians 2:20
Elizabeth R.
Falls Church
Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
2 Timothy 2:16 (NIV)
Barbara
Tomball, TX
Psalm 16:8 (NIV)
I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Pam in Columbia SC
“My son, give me your heart and let your eyes observe my ways.”
Proverbs 23:26 (ESV)
Chrissie C.
New York, NY
Ecclesiastes 8:1 (NLT)
Wisdom brightens a man’s face and changes its hard appearance.
Leann/ Florence, AL
Julie
Russel, KY
And God is able to make all grace abound in you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8
Psalm 145:8-9 NIV
“The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”
Kelly Womack
Fort Smith, AR
Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
I Tim. 1:17 (NAS)
Beth Moss
Gig Harbor, WA
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Beth V Sugar Land, Texas
Hosea 2:19, 20
“I will betroth you to me forever; Yes, I will betroth you to me in righteousness and justice, in lovingkindness and mercy. I will betroth you to me in faithfulness, and you shall know me as LORD.”